I have been in woodworking most of my life. I grew up learning the trade from my father. I served in the Marines from '85-'89. Got out of the habit of woodworking for 15 years. When I married my second wife 12 years ago, I got back into it. I have a small shop in the front room of a 16X80 mobile home. I just started carving in 2010. Carrying on the legacy of my Grandmother, who began carving in her 80's

I know it has been awhile since I posted. But I have been busy with work and playing with my new toy. Plus dealing with the loss of both my Mother and my wife’s Mother within two weeks of each other, has been a really trying year.
But the...

Well, First off sorry for not being on here much, been busy with work and new customers. A friend on Facebook has started ordering from me. At first it was 1 pen and now we are up to 4 pens, 2 key chains, and to hand carved spoons. To the tune of ...

It is with a heavy heart that I write this today. My mother had been in the hospital facing back surgery today. I was planning on visiting her yesterday…
Got home from work on Friday morning and found out that she had passed away in the n...

This is my first attempt at designing my own carving. I used a carving I had sitting on my entertainment center as an idea. The following pictures are the result. Just need to put a final finish on it.
I call it The Holy Mother.

A few weeks ago I posted about submitting a proposal to my High School to do a fundraiser using my pens. Well, it is official now. We kick off on April 20, 2013.
I am hoping that I will be busy.
Here’s to makin a lot of pens.

Welcome to Lumberjocks Rick. This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.